Yes, "quiet" two laners with no passing lanes and filled with stop signs and long traffic lights which are commonly used by people in a huge hurry wishing to avoid the traffic on the major arterials. That is my other option on the way to work and honestly, the multilane arterials are way easier to ride and I experience far less road rage on them.
Ah, but there is indeed a choice, which is what I suspect is the case in most instances. You are choosing to ride on a busy artery and further are choosing to impede fellow road users. This is certainly your choice, but I do not believe it a wise, prudent, or courteous one.